Home Health LPN/LVN — Impactful At-Home Nursing

Optum; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care during visits to patients' homes. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to support patients in their health journey with compassion and quality care.

Responsibilities include verifying plans of care, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care, checking vital signs, reconciling medications, and documenting promptly. A valid state LPN/LVN license and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of LPN/LVN experience.
• Current LPN license for the state you work in.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit
• Collaborate with physician and RN to meet patient needs
• Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques
• Check vital signs
• Review medications and perform medication reconciliation
• Perform procedures ordered by physician (e.g., foley catheter changes)
• Prepare equipment using aseptic technique
• Complete timely and accurate documentation

Skills

LPN/LVN experience

CPR certification

Education

LPN/LVN license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Home Health LPN/LVN to provide skilled nursing care during visits to patients' homes. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to support patients in their health journey with compassion and quality care.

Responsibilities include verifying plans of care, collaborating with physicians, teaching self-care, checking vital signs, reconciling medications, and documenting promptly. A valid state LPN/LVN license and CPR are required.